Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Xinjiang · Oqsalur Township
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M4.5 Earthquake near Oqsalur Township, Xinjiang (China)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Oqsalur Township, Xinjiang (China) on April 5, 2026 at 13:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
a29e6bb080b70e37a0bbf152cf94b292d8864ca3
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:24:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.85000,
74.65000
Depth profile
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper than the regional average (18.3 km)
Regional average: 18.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Xinjiang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
China
3